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NUVACOR
A BRIEF HISTORY
 Originally conceived in 1980 and Trademarked as Vitricor
 Developed as an Environmentally friendly alternative to
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high gloss lacquered surfaces which use Solvent Rich
Volatile Organic Compounds
Emphasis was placed on longevity, durability, ease of
fabrication and use
Licensed to Nevamar and the Decorative Products
Division of International Paper in 1987
Manufacturing and Sales handled by Nevamar &
International Paper from 1987 through 2002
License to Manufacture and Sell withdrawn in 2002
 New Manufacturing Facility established in Central
Pennsylvania with State of the Art Manufacturing
Equipment designed to produce at the rate of 400 sheets
per day
 Vitricor name could not be used due to legal issues which
have since been resolved. The product was re-launched as
Nuvacor
 Now in it’s Fourth generation of product improvements it
is a well tested surfacing product that quite literally has
withstood the test of time
 Both High Traffic Commercial environments as well as
demanding Residential installations that were installed
over 28 years ago, look as new today as they did the day
they were installed.
NUVACOR
 Using “state of the art” imaging technologies,
NUVACOR is able to transform its ultra performance
(high molecular weight) acrylic and polycarbonate sheets
into some of the most attractive and versatile surfacing
available in the market today
 NUVACOR is ideal for use in hundreds of surfacing
applications, from decorative interior walls and furniture
to demanding high traffic, high impact public spaces,
including hygienically challenging environments which
will remain new and vibrant for years to come
NUVACOR SURFACING BENEFITS
 Successfully used for over 29 years in commercial high traffic
environments on both vertical as well as horizontal surfaces
 Available in Gloss or Matte
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Hardcoated [for Horizontal Surfaces] or Non-Hardcoated for all other
surfaces
 Hydroscopically inert, insuring a clean and bacteria free surface,
ideally suited for food and drink preparation areas, public
environments and bathrooms including shower surrounds
 44 standard colors, infinite custom colors, wood grains and stones that
are authentic enough to seem real without having to deplete
environmental resources
 Easy to fabricate with commonly available woodworking tools
 Full Fabrication Video available on line at our website
NUVACOR SURFACING BENEFITS
 Easy to retro fit over existing installations with our NU100 high
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performance self adhesive backed sheets
Easy to clean and maintain
UV stable color technology ensures long term life of surface even in
extreme sun exposure conditions
Branding and Logos easily placed into the NUVACOR Surface
Large production capacity ensures steady supply of sheets in order to
meet production deadlines
Sheet thicknesses from .020 [in the graphics, wood grain and stone
finishes], up to 3”. 1/8” being the most commonly used thickness
NUVACOR VETRO resembles real GLASS without the problems of
weight and breakage. Available in thicknesses from 1/8” to ½” in
Gloss, Matte or Gloss Hardcoated. Custom thicknesses up to 3”
With NU100 High-Performance Self Adhesive Backed Sheets
BEFORE & AFTER
Is As Easy As Saying It
When Sovereign Bank bought Independence Community Bank, ICB Blue Striped Teller
Counter Fronts became Sovereign Cherry Fronts from One Day to the Next
NU-100 HIGH PERFORMANCE BACKED
SHEETS
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All NUVACOR sheets come with a high-performance, proprietary self-adhesive
back
 Environmentally and User Friendly – No more Adhesives and their
VOC’s
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NUVACOR Surfacing can be easily applied over existing surfaces in retro-fit
applications as well as new installations with minimal disruption to an
environment. No solvent based adhesives needed to ensure proper bonding to a
sub-surface, it gives new meaning to GREEN & ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY
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350 Sovereign Bank Branch ATM Cube rooms and Teller Counters were resurfaced with NU-100 Nuvacor Sheets going over unwanted blue surfaces with
new custom color Sovereign Red without closing the branches in a matter of 2
months
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1300 Free Standing ATM’s were Branded on site for Sovereign Bank &
Cardtronics in CVS Pharmacies in the Northeastern USA in 90 days
BEFORE & AFTER UNLIKE ANY OTHER
SURFACING MATERIAL
PRATT INSTITUTE
BROOKLYN, NY
BOAT INTERIORS
LUXURY COACH
INTERIORS
Some Suggested Applications
 Vertical & Horizontal Applications
 Exterior & Interior
 Walls & Ceilings
 Counters & Display Cases
 Table Tops
 Back Splashes
 Bathrooms and Shower Surrounds
 Door Surfaces
 Branding & Logos
 Kiosks – Remote Site ATM’s
 Bank Teller Counters and ATM Surrounds
 Commercial & Residential Furniture
Nuvacor Doors
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1/8” Nuvacor VPS Surfacing which comes standard with NU100 Self Adhesive back is the perfect
finish to apply to any existing door
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Available in any of our Standard Colors, Wood Grains, Stones Patterns, and an unlimited number of
Custom Colors
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Available in Photographic Imagery
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Available as reproductions of Original Works of Art
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Retrofitting an existing door takes approx. 30 minutes.
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One applies a light coat of a good quality High Solids Contact Cement Adhesive on the existing
door surface.
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Allow it to dry to the touch, approx. 2 to 5 minutes.
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Peel the release paper of the NU100 Adhesive Backed Nuvacor sheet from the top 6” to 12”. Align
the Nuvacor Panel to the door, adhere the exposed top area down to the door applying hand pressure
to insure a secure bond.
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Pull the Nuvacor Panel away from the door front, remove the remaining Release paper off the back
of the sheet and slowly apply pressure to adhere the Nuvacor sheet to the door front as you work
your way from top to bottom.
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Cut out the Nuvacor Panel using a circular drill bit, re-install door hardware, and your project is
complete.
Aluminum Silver #51145-G Door Front
ARTIST DENNIS WHEELER
OPENING A DOOR REPRODUCED IN NUVACOR FROM A WHEELER
ORIGINAL
Original Etching Art Work
Original Photographic Montage
Original Client Generated Photograph
Original Client Generated Photograph
Door Front Generated from Hi-Definition Scan of Clients Original Work of Art Seen
Hanging on Wall
Original Work of Art
And………..Nuvacor Door
EXTERIOR ENTRANCE DOOR PRIVATE RESIDENCE UPSTATE NEW
YORK YEAR ROUND USE
TEMPERATURE RANGE - 8º F TO 100º F
CASE STUDY OF A UNIQUE PHOTOGRAPHIC
USAGE BATHROOM RENOVATION
Tuscany & Sardegna in Italy are home to a unique style of
Church & Cathedral design.
The use of slabs of Black & White Marble
From this Point & Click Cannon Camera Photo
Nuvacor produced the following surfacing materials
BATHROOM INSTALLATION
SPG ARCHITECTS
MEGAN HAYES
BLACKNEY HAYES ARCHITECTS
NUVACOR USED AS ART MURAL MEDIUM
CHRISSEY FARMS, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA
SIZE 10 FT. WIDE X 9 FT. HIGH
SINGLE IMAGE ‘REFRACTED’INTO MULTIPLE 2’ WIDE X 3’ H IGH PANELS
PRIVATE LIVING ROOM
WALL MURAL AND SIDE TABLE
IMAGE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER FROM ORIGINAL
WORK OF ART – PRIVATE COLLECTION
INTRODUCING
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Panels available in thicknesses from ¼” up to 1” standard
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Thicker panels available on a per request basis up to 3” thick
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¼” panels available in 48” x 96” and 51” x 100” sizes. All other thicknesses available
only in 48” x 96” panel size.
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Surface finish Gloss or Matte. Hard Coated for Horizontal use available on special
request and in multi panel quantities. Quantities vary per thickness
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Available in Fully Transparent, Matte one or two sides and or any standard Nuvacor
color or pattern. Infinite Custom colors also available.
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Panels are offered in our standard water white transparent clear finish or as VETRO
panels with a green cast within the sheet that resembles glass
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Sheets can be multi layered by combining ½” with 1/8” or ½” with ½”. One color or
two colors, Gloss both sides or Gloss one side and Matte the other.
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The Variations are as infinite as ones imagination
1/4” Back Lit White & Custom Tiffany Blue w/ Logo
TIFFANY STORE – DUBAI MALL – U.A.E.
½” VETRO WHITE #38773 USED AS TOP OF
TELEVISION ENTERNATIMENT CABINET
VITRICOR – VETRO ‘JUMP BARRIER’ HARD COATED 2 SIDES
COLORLESS
SOVEREIGN BANK – NEW YORK CITY
VITRICOR – 3/8” HARD COATED 2 SIDES
‘JUMP BARRIER’
SOVEREIGN BANK, NEW YORK CITY
NUVACOR MARKER BOARDS
HARD COATED & MICROBAN® INFUSED
NUVACOR DRY ERASOR MARKER BOARDS
ADVANTAGES:
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Inert non porous surface allows for absolute cleanliness.
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Special Hard Coated Surface ensures abrasion resistant longevity and real surface cleanliness. Naturally
does not allow for the sustainability of bacteria and virus.
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Will not ‘Ghost’ unlike most commercially available Marker Boards that with time absorb even Dry
Eraser Marker Ink, leaving an unsanitary and less than clean surface.
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Pre Printed information is within the surface of the Nuvacor sheet. Not surface printed.
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Pre Printed information can be changed and tailored to a clients specific needs at no upcharge.
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Hospital or Company Logo can be added to personalize the Marker Board.
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Small minimum quantity requirement for customized boards.
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Varying thicknesses from 1/8” up to ½” are available. Sizes up to as large as 51” x 100” available.
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Varying Background Colors or Transparent Boards are Available.
ALSO AVAILABLE:
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For a small premium we can supply Marker Boards manufactured with Microban® infused monomer
guaranteeing a Marker Board that will inhibit the growth or sustainability of viral pathogens on the
surface of our Marker Boards. Microban® Technology licensed through Microban Corporation.
BEFORE & AFTER LIKE NEVER BEFORE
BECAUSE OF OUR PROPRIETARY NU100 SELF ADHESIVE BACKED SHEETS WE ARE ALSO
ABLE TO PROVIDE MARKER BOARD INSERTS THAT CAN BE RETRO FITTED TO
EXISTING PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED MARKER BOARDS.
THE BENEFIT TO THE CLIENT IS NOT HAVING TO REMOVE EXISTING BOARDS, LESS DEINSTALLATION AND RE-INSTALLATION COSTS ACROSS THE PROJECT. LABOR COSTS OF
REMOVAL OF EXISTING MARKER BOARDS AND INSTALLATION COSTS OF NEW MARKER
BOARDS IS HUGELY REDUCED.
AT A TIME WHEN WE ARE ALL FOCUSED ON LEED ISSUES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP, THE ABILITY TO OFFER A RENWABLE SOLUTION THAT DOESN’T PRODUCE
NON RECYCLABLE WASTE AS WELL AS A LONG TERM TECHNICALLY BENEFICIAL &
QUANTIFYABLE ANSWER TO A PROBLEM IS UNIQUE.
COMMON DOOR, PANEL AND TABLE
MANUFACTURING STEPS DETAILED
STEP BY STEP DETAILS
SURFACE ‘OVERHANG’
FLUSH TRIM DETAIL
45° BEVEL
100 GRIT ROUGH SAND
320 GRIT FINE SAND TO HIGH GLOSS POLISH
NUVACOR
Seam Details
.020 NUVACOR
Cold Forming Radius Detail
BRANDING PARTNERSHIP
 Because we manufacture our surfacing materials from scratch we’re in
a position to listen to the needs of the Architect, Designer, Customer
 We can create an unlimited number of ‘Woodgrains or Stones’ in a
myriad of colors real or imagined, we can make colors, solid or
metallic unique to a Brand or to a Customer
 In quantities we can extrude custom size sheets to create near perfect
yields cutting down on waste
 We have become Surfacing Brand Partners with:
 Tiffany & Co., Independence Community Bank, Sovereign Bank,
Citibank, Webster Bank, ING Direct, Biotherm division of L’Oreal,
PNC Bank, AT&T, among a long and growing List
Nuvacor Surfacing
Environmental Impact Statement
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Nuvacor Surfacing is an extruded high molecular weight acrylic or
polycarbonate sheet with no known chemical or particle emissions for use
indoor or outdoors
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We meet or surpass the guidance of ASTM standards D-5116-06 and D-667001, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s testing protocol for furniture,
and the State of Washington’s protocol for interior furnishings and paneling
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Office furniture products meeting these allowable emission levels also meet
the requirements of LEED credit 4.5
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Nuvacor Surfacing can be ground back into pellet form and can be reused to
produce new sheets of Nuvacor, effectively forming a closed production circle
that is minimally invasive to the environment
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Unlike most other surfacing products, Nuvacor boasts a completely inert
surface, one which is ultra hygienic and one which does not promote bacterial
or viral pathogens through surface transmission
Environmental Impact Statement
• Nuvacor is produced in New Berlin, PA, USA. Any project within a 500 mile
radius of our facility is eligible for additional special LEED Credits
• Unlike Laminates & Chipboard sub-surface composite woods that can
potentially emit chemical fumes such as formaldehyde and 4Plenylcyclohexene among other VOC’s Nuvacor is completely free of such
potential emissions. It is therefore very well suited to applications where
hygiene is a major factor, such as in public areas, food service areas,
hospitality, doctor’s and dentist’s offices, kitchens and bathrooms, particularly
shower enclosures or surrounds.
NUVACOR
MADE IN
AMERICA
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